On January 9, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha revealed plans for the establishment of a dedicated health university in the state, aimed at strengthening and streamlining medical education.
Speaking to the media, Saha outlined that Tripura currently boasts three medical colleges, one dental college, three nursing colleges, and one para-medical college, all affiliated with Tripura University. The proposed health university would oversee these institutions, representing a major leap forward in the state’s healthcare and education reforms. “Together, the three medical colleges offer 350 MBBS seats. We’ve already requested approval from the Centre to increase the number of MBBS seats by 100 at the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC), and we’re optimistic about a positive outcome,” the Chief Minister said.
Saha also highlighted Tripura’s growing prominence in higher education, noting that several leading national institutions have already established a presence in the state. These include the National Forensic Science University (NFSU), the National Law University (NLU), the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), and the National Institute of Technology (NIT). “Tripura is on its way to becoming an educational hub of the Northeast,” he confidently stated.
In addition, the Chief Minister touched on the state’s efforts to attract investment. He pointed out that the second edition of the ‘Prabashi Tripurabashi Summit’ saw participation from around 70 potential investors and entrepreneurs, many of whom are Tripura natives now settled abroad. “These participants, attending the summit at their own expense, were encouraged by the state’s initiatives and expressed strong interest in investing in Tripura,” Saha said. He emphasized that such events reflect growing confidence in the state’s development trajectory.
The proposed health university, along with plans to expand medical education and boost investment, are part of the government’s broader vision to position Tripura as a regional hub for quality education, healthcare, and economic growth.
